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Honda CRF1000L/CRF1100L Africa Twin - Honda's latest Adventure Bike => CRF1000L/CRF1100L Africa Twin accessories, parts and home brew => Topic started by: superfunkomatic on February 27, 2016, 21:51:08
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What did you think of the 'crash bars' or 'accesories bar'?
There's some debate as to whether it is just a place to mount lights or an actual protection piece for the bike.
I notice you also have the cowl guard on your CT.
Thoughts?
In person, it looked rugged enough to protect the bike from a drop or tip over or even slow speed get-off.
Dear oh dear, I'm going to have to sell the CT... :o
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Never had , but sure I'll mount one on AT, because riding more off road. (Surely Touratech one)
Everybody who have mounted and fall are happy not to buy few hundreds €uros plastics ;D
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Thanks, Zebulon. I was hoping to hear from MrKiwi in his review of the bike. Not sure why this topic has been moved. He's comparing features of the AT and CT which have this OEM part.
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Sure can be clearest in the future ;)
David can give information also in the other thread if necessary .
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David stated that the Honda originals don't look that confincing on aspects of counting to the bike, and his advice was actually to wait for aftermarked alternatives.
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Thanks for the suggestions, gentleman. I guess I'll have to make that decision before the bike arrives here. I know many were concerned about the mounting points only being on the frame and under the front fairing. I know from experience that the SW Motech crash bars on a KLR mount only to a single point on each side of the motor, and across to each other, and worked flawlessly when dropped. I guess we'll have to see if someone 'tests' them out. :P
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The crash bars are the same as on my CT, look good but not sure of their strength should you drop the bike. They're good for mounting the lights on. The top mount on the AT looks not very strong. I like the looks of the after market bars better functionally and strength. Probably cheaper too.
The sump guard looks ok.
The hand guards are good.
The pannier are very light but again don't look that strong. I certainly would not waste my time with the Honda pannier.
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Excellent. Thanks for the info, MrKiwi.
Have you ever dropped your CT on the bars?
To be honest, the crash bars from Touratech, Holan, SW Motech all look about the same diameter of tubing and same wall thickness (3mm). They all seem to pick a different part on the bike to bolt to. Honda is the only one with a rubber mount behind the bolt.
Also, dollar for dollar crash bars from all after market plus the LED lights are not that different in price from the OEM ones.
Decisions, decisions... ???
The crash bars are the same as on my CT, look good but not sure of their strength should you drop the bike. They're good for mounting the lights on. The top mount on the AT looks not very strong. I like the looks of the after market bars better functionally and strength. Probably cheaper too.
The sump guard looks ok.
The hand guards are good.
The pannier are very light but again don't look that strong. I certainly would not waste my time with the Honda pannier.
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I'm looking hardly Touratech crash bars, and Givi outback panniers ...
1 of our friends on others French forum said Honda crashbars for CT are like butter ;D
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Thanks for the suggestions, gentleman. I guess I'll have to make that decision before the bike arrives here. I know many were concerned about the mounting points only being on the frame and under the front fairing. I know from experience that the SW Motech crash bars on a KLR mount only to a single point on each side of the motor, and across to each other, and worked flawlessly when dropped. I guess we'll have to see if someone 'tests' them out. :P
I can really vouch for the SW Motech crashbars. Had them on all my previous bikes; performed where they had to flawless. Not sure if they are available (yet) for the new CRF1000, but most likely soon.
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No, I haven't dropped my CT on the bars so can't vouch for them.
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Excellent. Thanks for the info, MrKiwi.
Have you ever dropped your CT on the bars?
To be honest, the crash bars from Touratech, Holan, SW Motech all look about the same diameter of tubing and same wall thickness (3mm). They all seem to pick a different part on the bike to bolt to. Honda is the only one with a rubber mount behind the bolt.
Also, dollar for dollar crash bars from all after market plus the LED lights are not that different in price from the OEM ones.
Decisions, decisions... ???
The crash bars are the same as on my CT, look good but not sure of their strength should you drop the bike. They're good for mounting the lights on. The top mount on the AT looks not very strong. I like the looks of the after market bars better functionally and strength. Probably cheaper too.
The sump guard looks ok.
The hand guards are good.
The pannier are very light but again don't look that strong. I certainly would not waste my time with the Honda pannier.
I did fall down on speed of 38 km/h and crash bars didn't even touch the ground. it was all on handle bar protection and side bags...
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I commented to my dealer when I went to see the AT that I didn't think the bars would protect the bike in the event of a drop, regardless of speed and he fully agreed. He told me that they are called Accessory Bars and they are just expensive bling to mount the expensive lights on and that you'd be better sourcing proper crash bars like GIVI or such. I have GIVI bars on my Mighty Varadero and even though i've never dropped it they do look like they will protect the engine, plastics and even the exhausts.
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I can say, Touratech crash bars have done the job! VCIF_ThumbUp CRF1000L against Suzuki Alto . Crf1000l + Touratech crash bars wins ;) still some aftermath ...
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Yikes! An accident already? Are you okay?
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Gilles, what happen?
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Please tell us. Are you OK?
Josep
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I can say, Touratech crash bars have done the job! VCIF_ThumbUp CRF1000L against Suzuki Alto . Crf1000l + Touratech crash bars wins ;) still some aftermath ...
I never like to hear of actual validation of crash bars. Hope you're ok Zebulon.
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The bike was 3 days, so before our running trip, and an old (85) man decided to start & cut my way... The bike is to my dealer to repair the most damaged thing for our trip to VCIM. I just had a back pain during some days, but it seems ok now..
Thx guys ! VCIF_salut
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My AT will sleep in my tent at VCIM.
Since I have the same color of bike as Zebulons (but dct) and he needs some parts.... ???
I hope you're OK Zebulon, see you in Winterberg!! VCIF_varaGrey
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Nice choice Bruno VCIF_ThumbUp I just come back with new hand protect; the rest will be changed when I come back ! ...
I am ok VCIF_ok
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VCIF_ThumbUp
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Givi on its way, then I have to ride only :)
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Many crash bars I've seen don't have upper support to the rear, so the bars can be prone to bending inwards when the bike lands on its side, in which case the chances are the upper side fairing will still be damaged on impact. I've read a post somewhere where this has happened.
RockFox have considered this and added a rearward brace, about a 1/3 of the way up. I have received word that Rockfox upper crash bars are fitted to some CRF1000L rental bikes in South Africa and have proven to save the fairings many times over.
Rockfox builds a VERY strong set of bars, and are one of few (if not the only) manufacturer to include an additional rearward pointing brace for the upper bars. It adds quite a bit of strength - the bars have been installed and tested on rental bikes down in South Africa and subjected to a lot of abuse, and the bars haven’t moved a bit.
I ordered mine through ADV-Motorrad (https://www.advmotorrad.com/shop-by-motorcycle/honda/crf1000l-africa-twin/rockfox-crashbar-system-crf1000l-africa-twin) , NY, USA. Not fitted them yet, but below are some examples of the upper bars fitted.
(http://www.rockfox.co.za/.cm4all/iproc.php/Honda%20Upper%20crashbars/Upper%20Crashbars%202%20%28Mobile%29.PNG/downsize_1280_0/Upper%20Crashbars%202%20%28Mobile%29.PNG)
(https://www.advmotorrad.com/image/cache/catalog/ADVM/Products/Rockfox/AT%20Upper%20Crashbars%203-500x500.PNG)